Sunburst: The Rise of Japanese Naval Air Power, 1909-1941

by Mark R. Peattie

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This acclaimed sequel to the Peattie/Evans prizewinning work, Kaigun, illuminates the rise of Japanese naval aviation from its genesis in 1909 to its thunderbolt capability on the eve of the Pacific war. In the process of explaining the navy s essential strengths and weaknesses, the book provides the most detailed account available in English of Japan s naval air campaign over China from 1937 to 1941. A final chapter analyzes the utter destruction of Japanese naval air power by 1944.

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jamespurcell 3,842 reviews

This book is an excellent reference work, with compelling documentation, for anyone who reads about the Pacific Air Battles of WW2. However, it is also a very good book to read; with perceptive scope and sufficient depth to sustain your interest. A great starting point for anyone interested in air combat in the Pacific but keep it nearby so that you can access it readily as you delve deeper into a war that transformed our world.

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